Definition
βιόω, -ῶ
(βίος), [in LXX: Proverbs 7:2; 9:6 (חיה), Job 29:18, Wis.4.4 א 1, 12:23, Sir.40.28, 4Ma.5.22; 17:18 * ;]
to spend life, to live: τ. χρόνον βιῶσαι (cl., more frequently 2 aor., -ναι), 1 Peter 4:2 (cf. Jb, l.with).
Synonyms: ζάω (which see).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βιόω:
- חָיָהcha.yah“to live”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
1 total
- 1 Peter 4:2βιῶσαι · he does not live outConsequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.